Carlos Cruz, MD
NPI 1619918851 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Cruz, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1619918851).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619918851
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 13866R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
258 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 112 | $118 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 110 | $171 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 25 | $70 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 11 | $207 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$207 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 97 | 95 |
| Naproxen | 60 | 60 |
| Azithromycin | 43 | 43 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 41 | 41 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 37 | 37 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 36 | 36 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 32 | 32 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-09
- Last updated
- 2011-10-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Cruz's NPI number?
- Carlos Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619918851, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Cruz's specialty?
- Carlos Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Cruz located?
- Carlos Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 9231 Hidden Mountain Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421-7423.
- What is Carlos Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Cruz is (504) 913-2789.
- Does Carlos Cruz accept Medicare?
- Carlos Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Cruz's NPI (1619918851) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.